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Harvesting own stem cells
Hi All,
Remission means normal blood counts and normal numbers and functions of stem cells. Many people believe that (in most persons) stem cells never return to normal in both numbers and functions. Therefore, harvesting one's own stem cells as "insurance" would be considered investigational.
Has anyone any knowledge to share on this subject?? I know of one study in progress at Shands in Gainsville, FL. No results yet. Do you know of other such studies??
Nellie and I have been discussing our next move. All comments welcome.
Eli
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Eli, husband of Nellie (64), dx 3/08 MDS RAEB-1 w/abs, 2nd BMB 9/08 after 4 cyls blast dn to .5, Vidaza reduced 50% on 11/19 after sudden drop in CBC, 8th cycle completed 12/26/08. BMB 2/09 blast 17%. Seven day Induction Therapy completed 3/23/09, Started Salvage Therapy 5/5/09. Stopped 5/8/09.
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